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Ikea has a Weapons Free policy. The sign on the entry door says “Weapons Free Environment.” As reported, a loss prevention agent for the store approached the Chief and told him he’d either have to leave OR leave his weapon in his car.

Summer drunks sweat more and stink more (usually). Summer drunks wear less clothing and are much more confident in how great they look (unfortunately most of them don’t look so great). Summer drunks get dehydrated faster and often need EMS help so...

We all know that “exigent circumstances” can justify quite a bit. What we have to consider, with every decision we make, is whether or not we’re being reasonable in our justifications and explanations.

There are several contemporary .380ACP designs, but what’s the most “mature” .380ACP design? The one I settled on was the Walther PPK. So I set out to compare the PPK to the G42 to see how the new comer (G42) would stack up.

The ONLY argument I’ve ever heard against BUGs that almost be understandable is that it gives you one more gun that you have to maintain awareness and control of in any conflict situation. To me, however, that is not a question to be answered...

This is about the person who is HABITUALLY a few minutes late to everything. The good news is that it’s just a few minutes; the bad news is that it actually isn’t. It’s a big chunk of manpower and labor hours. Here’s what I’m talking about…

There is no question that the tactical beard is the current in and cool thing in the operational – or perceived as such – arena. You CAN be “tacti-cool” without the beard, but it’s definitely an exclusive club and offers up an assumed...

People everywhere (including me) are chock full of great advice on everything you should be dedicating yourself to doing so that you can make improvements in your life. Here’s where I’m different: Not one word of what follows is about making...

It’s that time of year again folks, but this year we have a HUGE difference to take into consideration: so far (as of 12/10/13 @ 1130 eastern) we have lost 96 officers to line of duty deaths this year. 96!!

Cops make up a significant portion of those who carry a concealed weapon as the large majority of them carry concealed when off duty, so it’s inevitable that someone will see an off duty cop’s weapon or holster. In fact, it probably happens more often...

Enjoy your family whether it’s your day off, before shift or after shift. Remember this: if you don’t have family at home, you DO have family at work. “He who sheds blood with me shall be my brother.” We may not all bleed together, but we do...

Unless you want your officers, or yourself, trained by some slick salesman who actually doesn’t know, first hand, anything about what he’s teaching, check them out carefully. Yes, it does really matter.

I’ve come to the conclusion that I’d really far prefer courteous criminals. If they’d simply ASK with a “please” and “thank you” they’d stand a better chance of actually receiving my assistance rather than some bodily harm. Do you agree?

Today marks the 12 th anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks on the World Trade Center. Amid the chaos and catastrophe, many men and women struggled for their lives and many lost. Among those who made the ultimate sacrifice were countless public safety...